American Revolution: People, Events & Battles

This/these battle(s) is/are known as the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

An advantage of the Americans during the American Revolutionary War was..

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

He was French & was considered a hero in both France & the US. A trusted aide of G. Washington.

Where was Loyalist support the strongest?

An advantage Great Britain had during the American Revolutionary war was...

African Americans fought for

He was the surveyor who led the Patriots' western campaign.

He was the author of the Declaration of Independence.

He published the book Common Sense.

The British won the Battle of Bunker Hill, yet, the suffered many more causalities (losses). 

"WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARE..." This is an exert from the .....

He ended up being a traitor to the American colonists. 

"Give me Liberty or Give me death" was his famous line.

An American General.  Left in charge when Washington was away.  Soldiers known for discipline.

An enslaved African who worked as a spy and provided information to win the Battle of Yorktown.

Members of the local militia who were ready to fight at a minute's notice were called __.

The 1st Continental Congress met in ___

"Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!" Who said this?

Why was the 2nd Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

At Valley Forge, Washington & army endured a terrible winter lacking food, clothing & shelter. 

Which colony didn't send anyone to represent them at the 1st Continental Congress?

George Washington & his troops had to survive the starvation & sickness during the Winter at _.

He was the leader of the Continental Army as chosen by the 2nd Continental Congress.

This picture shows the fort at the Battle of ______.

This/these battle(s) is/are associated with the quote "shot heard round the world".

Where was Loyalist support the strongest?

He is known for his signature being the largest on the Declaration of Independence.

Well known for his midnight rides..

He was the German who instilled discipline in the Continental Army.

Half African & Native American, he is one of five he died in the Boston Massacre.

Was a diplomat for France & Holland.  Help negotiate the Treaty of Paris 1783.

He was in charge of the very 1st Post office.  

Was turning pt for Patriots. The French became allies & helped in the fight for independence.

I am a...

How many delegates were at the 1st Continental Congress?

I was the General in charge of all the British toops in the American colonies. 

An experienced Prussian military officer who trained the Continental Army.

The Spaniard who convinced Spain to declare war on Great Britain.

He is the leader of the Green Mountain Boys.

Was an immigrant from Poland who spied for the Patriots; became a banker to help the Patriots

A disadvantage of the Americans during American Revolutionary War was...

I am a ....

What was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War?

She wanted America to break away from Great Britain & her husband was John.  

The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States.

A disadvantage of the British during the American Revolutionary War was..

The American Revolutionary War involved the Americans fighting the Native Americans.

George Washington crossing the Delaware River occurred on which day?

Where was Loyalist support weakest?

The Declaration of Independence and the Olive Branch Petition was sent to him.

Where was Loyalist support the weakest?

He was America's first navy hero.

Where was Loyalist support weakest?

He was known as the "Swamp Fox" because of his elusive tactics (hit and run attacks).

In this picture of Phillis Wheatley, you can assume that she can...

This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine during the ...